Overview
- Speaking at a live Smartless show in Los Angeles, Hill said Russell was “buck wild” and “nuts” on the 2004 shoot and yelled at actor Lily Tomlin.
- Hill said a playful wrestling match between Russell and production designer K. K. Barrett turned into a real fight on his first day on set.
- His account echoes a long-known clash captured in a leaked video that shows Russell and Tomlin arguing during filming.
- Hill also called Russell a “super nice guy” and “one of the best directors ever,” stressing he remains friendly with him.
- The Independent said it asked Russell’s representatives for comment, with no response published so far.